Classical conditioning could easily account for how a young child might learn to
A) become potty-trained.
B) feed himself.
C) pick up his toys.
D) fear the dentist.

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Classical conditioning involves learning through the association of stimuli. Fear of the dentist could develop through pairing the dental experience (stimulus) with pain or discomfort (response). This pairing could lead to the child eventually developing a fear or anxiety response to the mere presence or thought of a dentist appointment. A, B, and C are more likely to involve operant conditioning (learning through consequences and rewards) rather than classical conditioning.

Classical Conditioning Could Easily Account for How a Young Child